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Should I fight my ticket?

February 23, 2023

In British Columbia, you have the right to a trial if you choose to dispute a traffic ticket, and it is common to say “fight a ticket.” As lawyers, we don’t consider it...

I’m sorry to hear about your DUI charge

February 16, 2023

Hey, I hope you’re doing okay. I wanted to reach out to you because I heard that you’ve just gotten a drunk driving charge and I wanted to offer my support...

Getting your fine reduced for a traffic ticket in BC

February 9, 2023

Your first thought after getting a serious traffic ticket in BC may be whether there is a way to get the fine reduced. The fine may be burdensome for you and a reduction...

Three concerns about new passive anti-drunk driving tech in new vehicles

January 31, 2023

The Canadian government is examining the potential use of technology to detect drunk driving in vehicles. This follows legislation that was passed in the United States...

Why You Should Keep Your Licence

January 26, 2023

Driving is an essential part of modern life for most adults of working age. It allows us to get to work, run errands, and visit loved ones with ease. It’s important to...

Three mistakes people make defending their own traffic tickets

January 19, 2023

If a BC police officer issues you a traffic ticket, you should consider disputing it. In a recent blog post, we discussed six reasons to defend a traffic ticket. You may...

Why should you hire a traffic ticket lawyer?

January 12, 2023

If you’ve been issued a traffic ticket, you may be wondering if you should hire a lawyer to help you fight it. While it’s always an option to represent yourself...

Dispute a ticket to avoid a driving prohibition

January 5, 2023

There are many reasons to dispute a traffic ticket. For example, you might think something about what happened simply wasn’t right. But one of the main reasons to dispute...

Why we love traffic court

December 29, 2022

Representing people in traffic court can be very fulfilling for lawyers for several reasons. For one, traffic court cases are typically relatively straightforward and...

When can I refuse to blow into a police breathalyzer?

December 22, 2022

In Canada, it is a criminal offence to refuse to blow into a breathalyzer when demanded to do so by a police officer pursuant to a lawful demand. This offence is typically...

Should I fight my ticket?

I’m sorry to hear about your DUI charge

Getting your fine reduced for a traffic ticket in BC

Three concerns about new passive anti-drunk driving tech in new vehicles

Why You Should Keep Your Licence

Three mistakes people make defending their own traffic tickets

Why should you hire a traffic ticket lawyer?

Dispute a ticket to avoid a driving prohibition

Why we love traffic court

When can I refuse to blow into a police breathalyzer?

History of the Motor Vehicle Act

Careless Driving

Excessive Speeding

Failure to Obey

Speeding

Using Electronic Device While Driving

Running A Yellow Light

Driving Without A Drivers LIcense

Speed Enforcement Methods

Superintendent of Motor Vehicles

Driving While Prohibited